parts of a sentence question…?
1. My new watch keeps good [time.]
2. Private Gates and I saluted the [captain] and the [lieutenant].
3. Aunt Jean showed [me] her garden.
4. I sold [Jack] my rod and reel.
5.The team selected the best played [captain].
Favorite Answer
2. Private Gates and I saluted the [captain] and the [lieutenant]. – objective complement
3. Aunt Jean showed [me] her garden. – indirect object
4. I sold [Jack] my rod and reel. – indirect object
5.The team selected the best played [captain]. – indirect object
2 is a direct object b/c the captain and lieutenant are the ones whe got saluted.
3 is indirect b/c she showed the garden (d.o.) to me.
4 indirect… see above.
5 object complement, b/c the captain has BECOME the best played one.
This is only my advice.. feel free to double check.
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